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Hello St. Alphonsus,

In this Sunday's Gospel, we continue to hear about the miraculous healings that Jesus performed in Galilee. Jesus cures one with leprosy, who reports his cure to everyone. In touching the man, going against the established social norms of those times, Jesus' compassion also made an important statement about His interpretation of the Law of Moses.

Daily prayer keeps you in good relationship with the LORD, and yourself.

Mass Readings for Sixth Sunday In Ordinary Time

February 11 Parish Bulletin

Our parish is in need of faithful Eucharistic Ministers of Holy Communion. EMHC’s should be fully initiated and practicing Catholics having received baptism, confirmation, and first Eucharist. If you would like to volunteer for this important ministry at Mass, please contact Harvey Levin.

Men's Evening Prayer's Group (Vespers) continues on Wednesdays from 8:00 to 9 PM in the chapel.

How to Pray the Rosary

This Sunday is World Marriage Day!

National Marriage Week and World Marriage Day (Sunday, Feb. 12) are an opportunity to focus on building a culture of life and love that begins with supporting and promoting marriage and the family. The theme for National Marriage Week 2024 is “Love Beyond Words.” Learn about an at-home retreat geared for married couples and more wonderful resources.

Return Your Palms! It is a long-standing tradition for Catholics to return their blessed palm branches received at the previous year’s Mass on Palm Sunday to their church for the burning of palms prior to Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. There are specially marked bins in the narthex. The ashes serve as a reminder to the faithful of our mortality.   

Calling All Youth Sharp Shooters! Our Knights of Columbus are sponsoring the annual Youth Free Throw Shooting competition on Sunday, Feb. 18 from 1-4 PM. All Girls and Boys aged 9 to 14 are invited to sign-up at their respective age/gender division! This is a free event. Winners receive basketballs and the District championship will begin immediately afterwards from 4-6 PM. Sign-up here!

Archbishop of Chicago Cardinal Blase J. Cupich will celebrate Mass at St. Alphonsus on Wednesday, February 21 at 4:30 PM. St. Alphonsus will still have our regular daily Mass at 6:00 PM. The Lumen Christi Institute and the Loyola University Hank Center for the Catholic Intellectual Heritage are sponsoring a Catholic Criminal Justice Reform Network: Panel Discussion at the Athenaeum that evening. This event is not open to the public, only the Mass.  

The South Lakeview Neighbors will meet at the Athenaeum on Tuesday, Feb. 13.

Annual Catholic Appeal 2024

This weekend on February 10-11, all parishes in the Archdiocese of Chicago participate in the Annual Catholic Appeal. The ACA helps support various parish ministries as well as our AACA school. Your gift gives our parishes the resources they need to support the ministries, programs, and agencies that serve the educational, physical, and spiritual needs of the people of the Archdiocese of Chicago and beyond. 

There are ACA envelopes in the pews or you can make your gift online here. (Be sure to enter St. Alphonsus- Chicago under the parish designation drop-down!)

In order to help understand the larger story of the Annual Catholic Appeal, we invite you to read the most recent issue of the LUMEN magazine.

Knights of Columbus

The annual Knights of Columbus Fish Fry is the biggest event of our fraternal year. It is not only a fundraiser for our church and local community’s charities, but a way to bring our Parish and neighborhood together for some good food and cheer.

2024 Fish Fry Info

• Date: Friday, March 8th
• Where: 1429 W. Wellington, Chicago in Festival Hall, beneath the church
• Time: 6:30-9PM
• Featuring the Trinity Irish Dancer Troupe around 7 PM.
• Cost: $20 for adults. $10 for kids 5-12. Free for 4 and under.
• Buy Fish Fry Adult Tickets Online Here !
• Buy Kids tickets at the door via Cash, Zelle or Venmo
• Menu: Fried Beer Battered Cod, Macaroni and Cheese, Coleslaw
• For Sale separately: Mini-cupcakes, Brownies and other treats
• BYOB Alcohol only. 
• Water and other non-alcoholic drinks will be for sale
• For the kids: Multiple games and prizes

Help out your parish and volunteer for this wonderful event!

St. Alphonsus Parish Lenten Food Drive

Benefiting Mission of Our Lady of the Angels

Saturday, March 2nd - 10 AM to 1 PM

St. Alphonsus Church – 1429 W. Wellington Ave. 

Drop off at the Church parking lot. (Collection bins also available in Church entrances the week prior)

Want to help the homeless, the poor of Chicago, the migrants? They all visit Mission OLA. All non-perishable, unexpired food items are appreciated. Thank you from St. Alphonsus Parish!

Like to donate, but need your food donation picked up? Contact Paul Gillespie

Faith Formation



Rev. Steven Bauer and our parish staff are always open to the faithful in assisting with your spiritual journey. May God bless us all with patience and peace as we seek to live in harmony with one another and all creation!

The Sorrowful Mysteries Lenten Study - The Agony in the Garden

Thursday Mornings, NOW through Mar. 21, 9:30 AM-11:00 AM, in the Rectory 

Join us this week as we enter into the Garden of Gethsemane with Christ after He leaves the upper room on Holy Thursday. Christ enters into the Garden of Gethsemane knowing precisely who He is fighting against and who He is fighting for. Our thoughtful contemplation of Christ’s actions teach us how to engage in the fight against darkness. We discover Our Lord has the power to overcome the band of soldiers who captured him but in His freedom he allows to be apprehended. Jesus does not use his omnipotence as we would expect. Enter into the Garden and into the battle together with Christ who said, “Learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart.”

Email Emily Ember for more info.

Walking With Purpose- Women's Bible Study Group

Tuesday mornings and evenings 9:30-11 AM or 6:30-8 PM. 

Come as you are. You are welcome here. Make authentic connections with 

other women! Refuel and Refresh! Learn more about God!  

The Touching the Divine Bible study focuses on qualities of Jesus revealed through the Gospel of John. This study draws us into a deeper loving relationship with Jesus as we reflect on His life and personality.

Saint John referred to himself as “the disciple whom Jesus loved,” and as we study, John will teach is how much Jesus loves us and how His love is the true satisfaction of our souls.  

Questions? Contact Susan Combes

Men's Group

St. Alphonsus Men’s Group meets Thursday nights to pray the liturgy of the hours, have fellowship, and to propose challenging topics to discuss. 

We meet every Thursday night at 7 PM in the rectory. Food and drinks provided. All men are welcome, with most men being in their 20s and 30s. Access can be gained at the west facing rectory door in the parking lot. For questions or more information, contact us here!

7 Ways to Have a Good Lent

Our friends at the McGrath Institute for Church Life at Notre Dame are presenting a webinar discussion on Tuesday, February 13 from 3-4 PM as part of their Conversations That Matter series. The title is The Eucharist and Catholic Social Teaching. Panelist William Cavanaugh, professor of Catholic studies at DePaul University, was a former speaker at St. Alphonsus' Theology on Tap summer series. Learn more and register here.

The big game is this Sunday. Feeling God's Presence in Sports

Meet Father Richard Rocha, Team Priest for the Kansas City Chiefs

Catholic prayer app Hallow to air commercial during game.

Young Adult Ministry

St. Alphonsus has a vibrant young adult community! Be sure to check out our Facebook page for service opportunities and other future events!

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Eucharistic Revival Lenten Retreat- Saturday, February 24, 9 AM-1 PM

The Eucharist is the “source and summit of the Christian Life” (Catechism of the Catholic Church 1324) and the Catholic Church teaches that the bread and wine we bring to the altar are transformed into Christ’s body and blood. And yet, in an age when we seem to need Christ more and more every day, barely 31% of American Catholics believe in the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist. Last year, the bishops of the United States initiated a Eucharistic Revival movement to encourage the faithful to rekindle a relationship with Christ.

As part of this movement, we are excited to announce our retreat for early this year. On February 24th, everyone 18-39 years old is invited to join us at St. Alphonsus for a half day retreat focusing on the Eucharist and our relationship with Christ. This event will kick off at 9AM and end at 1PM. We will be joined by Fr. Derek Ho, who will offer talks on the Eucharist and lead us in small group discussions. Additionally, confession and adoration before the Blessed Sacrament will be available.

The cost to attend this event will be $15/person. Coffee and Bagels will be available in the morning with light food available throughout the retreat. We ask that you sign up in advance so we can get an accurate count of attendees.

Register here!

Other Activities for Young Adults Around the Archdiocese and More:

Catholic Sports League will be bringing an indoor Volleyball league back to St. Alphonsus! The league will be on Thursday evenings and go from February 22 to April 11. Sign-ups are now open!

Sister Stephanie and Mission OLA invite all young adults to a dinner and discussion at Holy Rosary Catholic Church on Tuesday, Feb. 13 at 6:30 PM. Eucharistic Adoration and Confessions will also take place. Please RSVP here!

Alphonsus Academy & Center for the Arts

Art & Soul is Saturday, February 24. This wonderful soirée brings together 350+ guests and generates support for our Alphonsus Academy & Center for the Arts school through sponsorships, tickets, and exciting silent and live auctions. It is our parish school’s most successful fundraiser and 

ensures a quality education for our 500 students.

Ticket and table sales are live!

The silent auction will go live next Wednesday, February 14 at 7:30 PM!

If you have any questions, please email Assistant Principal, Angela Kladis.

A Priest's Plea to Parents: Catholic Schools Are Only Catholic With Your Help!

Safe Families for Children

Please join us for New Volunteer Training on Saturday, February 24th here at St. Alphonsus! FREE light breakfast and lunch included! RSVP HERE! 

Volunteer roles covered in training:

· "Host Family" - host local children in your home for short periods of time

· "Family Friend" - provide volunteer babysitting or transportation for host families and local families in crisis situations

Safe Families for Children is a national, Christian nonprofit which connects local families in crisis with "safe families" who volunteer to watch their children while parent(s) get back on their feet. This is a great opportunity to show Christ's love and compassion for local families, often young single moms with no support system, in a tangible and meaningful way. For questions, please reach out to us at safefamiliesstals@gmail.com 

Around the Archdiocese

St. Edward, 4350 W. Sunnyside, is holding their annual Chili-Cook Off this Saturday, Feb. 10 after 4:30 PM Mass.

USML Annual Paluch Lecture Feb. 15

Dr. Massimo Faggioli, a professor in the Department of Theology and Religious Studies at Villanova University, will discuss What Remains of Vatican II? Catholic “crisis” and the meaning of Catholic tradition. The lecture will frame the controversies about Vatican II in light of the massive changes in our sense of history or, in technical terms, our “regime of historicity” of “presentism”. The lecture is free to attend but people are asked to register in advance.

The Little Sisters of the Poor invite you to attend Travinia on Saturday, March 2nd, 5:00 PM-8:00 PM at St. Mary’s Home, 2325 N. Lakewood Ave., Chicago. Gather your team of friends and enjoy an evening of trivia fun! Tickets are $30 in advance or $50 at the door. To buy tickets or to donate, or call (773) 935-9600. Trivia questions begin promptly at 5:30 PM., so don’t be late! Sponsorship opportunities with benefits are available!

Night of Mercy

Join others on Wednesday, March 6 from 6 – 8:30 PM. at Jesus Bread of Life Parish (St. Sylvester church site-2157 N. Humboldt Blvd.) for an evening of Eucharistic Adoration, confessions, and music! All are welcome to join us in prayer. We also need volunteer greeters, help with hospitality, and more people for the street evangelization team for this event! Contact Sr. Stephanie Baliga with any questions or to sign up to volunteer.